The Jesus Podcast

Peace isn't the absence of struggle; it's the presence of Jesus in the midst of it all. Jesus finally reveals Himself to the disciples. Their hearts are filled with hope, and Jesus gives them the most precious gift of all - The Holy Spirit. Go to JesusPodcast.com and receive daily devotionals about...

Jesus told them this would happen. In fact, the entire Bible has been whispering the death and resurrection of the Messiah since the beginning. Two followers of Jesus travel on a road, feeling the sorrow of their master’s death. For a brief time on the road, they forget their grief when they ...

Imagine that Jesus was your brother. Perfect in every way. Never making mistakes. Imagine living in that shadow…  Jesus pays a special visit to one of his greatest critics… James… During this intimate moment, James realizes who his brother actually is, and wrestles with al...

Shame is an anchor. It holds us down, hindering our reach upward. Do you need to be set free? Peter relives his greatest failure. It plays over and over in his mind. He finds himself stuck in a cycle of shame, unable to get out. Go to JesusPodcast.com and receive daily devotionals about Jesus. Toda...

What’s more important to you? Status and control, or transformation and a relationship with God? The guards return to the chief priests and tell them what they saw. To cover it up, the chief priests pay off the guards and plan a conspiracy to end the movement of believers before it has a chan...

If God is dead, then so is our hope. But God isn’t dead… Mary and the others run to tell the disciples what they’ve seen. Peter and John race to the tomb to see if for themselves. Jesus is gone… But the concept of resurrection is hard for them to grasp.  Go to JesusPo...

We’ve all experienced despair at some point in our lives. But there is no darkness so dense that the light of Jesus can’t pierce through.  Jesus appears to Mary and the other women. They worship him, unable to believe what they are seeing. With a spark in their hearts, they run to ...

Whatever darkness you’re lost in. Whatever sin that’s held you captive. There’s hope! Jesus was slain, and the land has been shrouded in darkness for three days. Hope was buried along with the body of Jesus. But, as the light crested over the hills on the third day, hope was reviv...

Have you ever questioned your role in the community of God? Have you ever felt like an outsider? You aren’t alone.  Jesus is dead, and his disciples are hidden and afraid of meeting the same fate. Two unexpected figures devote themselves to his burial. All seems hopeless for the follower...

What are you worth to God? What was the price to buy back your soul from darkness? The cost for your heart was weighty – the blood of God himself.  God himself is put on trial before a court of liars. He remains silent and embraces torture, mockery, and death on our behalf. Good Friday i...

Do you worship a weak God? Is your God a victim? A prisoner? How you view God will say a lot about how you view yourself. Jesus enjoys a few tender moments with his disciples during Passover. In the Garden of Gethsemane, the Lamb of God gives himself up to wolves, but not without displaying his pow...

How much do you value Jesus? What is he worth to you? To some, he’s worth laying everything on the line. To others, he’s worth a few pieces of silver.  Jesus enjoys the company of his friends. Warmth fills their hearts, and everything seems perfect. However, hidden under the cloak ...

What does it mean to be Holy? Is it being perfect or humbling reaching for God? Jesus confronts the corruption and hypocricy of the religious leaders. Without fear, he delivers a harsh but truthful message. He is making enemies with powerful people, but that’s all a part of the plan. Today's ...

What makes God angry? What would it take for the Prince of Peace, Jesus, to act out in rage? Jesus bursts into the temple with passion and boldness, flipping tables and driving out the greedy moneychangers. People stand in awe as Jesus delivers a harsh rebuke to the religious elite. Today's Bible v...

True greatness is not having lofty titles or golden crowns but knowing when to lay it all down for the sake of others. Passion Week begins with Jesus’ triumphal entry. The multitude welcomes Jesus like a king as he rides in humbly on a donkey. The crowd worships Him for now, but Jesus knows a...

Joseph is given another dream - a warning. He must get Mary and Jesus to safety. He realizes that this is what he was called to all along - protect God’s Son, even if it costs him his life. Today's Bible verse is Deuteronomy 31:8, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for mor...

Herod, boiling in a jealous rage, commits the same act as Pharaoh did long ago. In a chaotic and fiery frenzy, children are taken from their homes and killed, all because of the pride of one man. Today's Bible verse is Romans 8:28, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Chr...

In a humble house, nestled near the valley where King David himself once herded sheep, the King of Kings is adorned with gifts. Each gift is a symbol of his identity and prophecy of his fate. Today's Bible verse is Matthew 6:21, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christ...

The magi arrive at the palace of King Herod, looking for the King of the Jews. Herod welcomes them with false-humility, smiling through his gritted teeth. Something isn’t right. Today's Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 15:50, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christi...

Magi, masters of alchemy and astronomy, notice an anomaly in the constellations. Their curiosity leads them to the scriptures, where they become convinced God has done something miraculous. Today's Bible verse is Matthew 2:2, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian...

Mary and Joseph take the newborn Jesus to be dedicated to the temple. There, they meet a prophet who gives blessings and warnings of things to come. Today's Bible verse is Isaiah 40:31, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspi...

The shepherds arrive to see the newborn king swaddled in a manger. The sight, as humble as it is, fills them with awe. They share what they’ve seen, and rumors of the Messiah’s arrival begin to spread throughout the land. Today's Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 1:18, from the King James Ve...

It is time for God to announce the arrival of his only begotten Son. Who shall He choose to proclaim his arrival to first? Kings? Priests? No… He sends a choir of angels to lowly shepherds. Today's Bible verse is Luke 2:10, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Chri...

Underneath the starlit sky, surrounded by hay and animal filth, the Savior of the World and Hope of Heaven is born. The climax of creation and crescendo of the cosmos takes place in the most humble of contexts. Today's Bible verse is Isaiah 7:14, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com a...

As the weary couple arrives in Bethlehem, there is no family or friends willing to help them. Everywhere they turn, they are turned away. They must find shelter quick… Mary is feeling the pangs of labor… Today's Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 8:9, from the King James Version. Download t...

Joseph and Mary are almost to Bethlehem, but a storm has come to knock them off course. They endure a near-death experience to finally arrive where they are meant to be. Today's Bible verse is Philippians 1:6, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content includi...

Joseph and Mary have been robbed of everything. They continue their journey, losing hope and patience with each other. What will bring them back to each other? Today's Bible verse is Psalm 23:6, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Praye...

Joseph and Mary embark on a treacherous journey to Bethlehem. Joseph struggles to keep up his strength, and Mary makes a mistake that may cost them the entire journey. Today's Bible verse is Romans 8:35, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Da...

Caesar’s decree for a nationwide census couldn’t come at a worse time for Mary and Joseph. But perhaps this journey to Bethlehem is exactly what God planned all along. Today's Bible verse is Matthew 16:24, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, ...

Mary and Joseph are wed before God, forcing them to endure ridicule, gossip, and shame from their community. Will this break their marriage before it has even begun? Today's Bible verse is Ephesians 5:32, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, D...

Joseph reels in hurt, anger, and confusion. He has every right to have Mary stoned to death, but won’t out of love. In his despair, God meets him, and calls him to something great. Today's Bible verse is Isaiah 9:7, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content i...

In this episode, we meet Joseph, the strong, silently noble, carpenter from Nazareth. His character is put to the test, when his betrothed has some unexpected news to share. Today's Bible verse is James 2:13, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content includin...

Overwhelmed yet full of purpose, Mary sings a song to the Lord. A divinely woven melody of redemption and promise. Today's Bible verse is Luke 1:46-47, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime ...

Mary travels to the hillcountry of Judah to be with her cousin, Elizabeth. There, she seeks comfort from the swirling doubt within her. Today's Bible verse is Galatians 6:2, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Tes...

God chooses two humble and faithful people to be the bridge that gaps the old and new covenants. Today's Bible verse is Hebrews 4:16, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories. Pra...

In this episode, we meet Mary, the quiet and humble hero of God, chosen to bear God’s chosen redeemer. Today's Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 12:9, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible ...

 thousands of years, God followed his people and spoke mightily through heroes, kings, poets, and prophets… But for 400 years, there was silence… What happened in those silent years? Today's Bible verse is Philippians 2:5-7, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian ...

Amid defeat, oppression, and captivity, a prophetic chorus of hope was uttered from the darkness. The message to the hurting and broken is this: a hero is coming! Today's Bible verse is Isaiah 9:6, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Pr...

We begin at the very beginning, when mankind walked in unity with God. When that unity was painfully severed, a promise of hope was given. Today's Bible verse is 1 Timothy 1:15, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational...

In all his shortcomings, victories, sins, and gifts, he paled in comparison to the greatness of Jesus. Yet the beauty of the gospel is that we all share in Jesus’s victory, even after we deny him. Today's Bible verse is Romans 1:16, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Ch...

Death roared at Daniel, but was ultimately tamed by the hand of God. Jesus also faced death’s roar, but its bite wasn’t strong enough to hold him back. Today's Bible verse is 1 Peter 5:8, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Ins...

Three days Jonah spent in the depths of the sea, stuck in the tomb of a fish’s belly. His journey in and out of the fish is an image of Jesus' journey out of the tomb. Today's Bible verse is Matthew 12:41, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, ...

Often heralded as THE prophet of Israel, Elijah boldly faced the wickedness of Israel. His mission was ultimately fulfilled through Jesu, who was the greater prophet. Today's Bible verse is 1 Kings 18:37, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, D...

Solomon, the wisest man to ever live, gave us treasured knowledge and proverbs to last a lifetime. But he didn’t abide by any of them. Jesus, however, embodied all the wisdom of God and overcame what Solomon could not. Today's Bible verse is Matthew 12:42, from the King James Version. Download the ...

Born in Bethlehem, raised as a shepherd, and slew a giant. David’s story foreshadows the story of Jesus, born of Bethlehem, shepherd of our souls, who slew the greatest giant of all - sin. Today's Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 2:14, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Chr...

The Kinsman Redeemer, who married a foreign widow to redeem her from a life of struggle. Another redeemer does the same to us - an offers us a promise of peace with him. Today's Bible verse is Ephesians 1:7, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including...

Deeply flawed in his life, Samson’s greatest act was accomplished in sacrificing himself. He is a broken and flawed image of another who would sacrifice himself on a cross. Today's Bible verse is Matthew 16:24-25, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content inc...

Joshua was responsible for ushering people into the promise land, toppling walls and armies to retrieve God’s blessing. Yet there is a greater commander than Joshua, who toppled greater walls, and leads us into a greater blessing. Today's Bible verse is Ephesians 2:13-14, from the King James Versio...

With the favor of God, he led the people of Israel to freedom from slavery to Egypt. But he was only a fractured image of another leader who would lead people out of slavery to their sin. Today's Bible verse is Romans 8:37, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian c...

Betrayed and sold for a few pieces of silver, all to redeem the ones who persecuted him. Sound familiar? Joseph’s redemptive arc is an image of Christ. Today's Bible verse is Colossians 1:21-22, from the King James Version. Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Praye...